But for the most part, Pompey’s final ball was lacking any real quality or conviction.

With the game drifting along aimlessly towards half-time, Cheltenham broke the deadlock with their first real attempt on goal as Omari Sterling-James escaped the Pompey defence too easily and fired home at Paul Jones’ near post.

But Pompey certainly improved after the break and were the better side as they came back to claim a share of the spoils.

With a bit more quality in the final third, Awford’s side would have gone on to register the victory.

But a point on their travels can at least be a starting point for the forthcoming festive period.